Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Big, Big News

Posts about our adventures have been few and far between recently. We're still having them, but I've been way too tired to make regular blog updates. I'm sorry. But why so tired?

Well, Fiona's going to be a big sister, and all my energy is being used to grow a baby.

Yep, pretty exciting! Luckily I'm almost at the end of the first trimester, so hopefully in the next couple of weeks I should start getting some energy back and we can once again share our super exciting adventures with you.

We had an ultrasound a few weeks ago. Baby is 8 weeks and a few days in this picture. We were able to see its little heart beating like crazy, and it was kicking and squirming around. I've labelled it so you can see which way up the blob goes...


I think if you kind of squint a little you can see a smiling face... By now (11 weeks) it looks like a teeny alien baby and is about 2 inches long (though my big tummy would indicate otherwise).

Here are some frequently asked questions...

The baby is due on February 7th, though it is likely I'll have to have another c-section, so it'll probably be around a week before that. and definitely not on my birthday!

Yes, it's definitely only one baby.

We find out whether it is a boy or girl in about 9 weeks, at the 20 week ultrasound.

I'm feeling ok... I have been feeling terrible, but between magic drugs, the first trimester ending, and a wonderful husband who is willing to get up at 6am with Fiona, I'm feeling a lot better now. Thanks for asking ;-)

We're super excited, and we'll keep you updated along the way!






8 comments:

Michelle said...

Congratulations! Soooo happy for you all, it's wonderful news!

Mrs Chronic-Shock said...

Holy Mackerel! You are Super Woman! A BIG Congrats from us :)

Cathy said...

Of course we are SUPER excited around here. Cannot wait to meet another cousin! Sorry you are so sick and tired! Poor Louise!

Anonymous said...

Yay! Congratulations! So thrilled for you! Also happy there's only one. Two are great but at the same time they are a lot of work. - Rachel

Unknown said...

How EXCITING!

Louise said...

Thanks everyone!

Anonymous said...

The tadpole body type suggests this one will be be quite the swimmer!

Louise said...

Here's hoping! Apparently Michael Phelps is quite rich now!